For the first time in Arizana, Gaja Raja (Temple Elephant) is presiding over and blessing devotees! On 14 February 2016, Gaja Raja will be available only for a limited time period between 11:30am to 1pm. This is a good photo opportunity as well as an opportunity for blessings to devotees and enthusiasts. Organizers request for pre-registration to book a spot in the line.

Maha Raja Gopuram Bhoomi Puja at Maha Ganapathi Temple of Arizona

On the same day, i.e. 14 February 14, 2016, Maha Raja Gopuram Bhoomi Puja is happening at Maha Ganapathi Temple of Arizona between 10:00am  5:00pm. Participate in the holy event. To participate in the unique opportunity of receiving blessings from the Temple Elephant and for offering the first few of the bricks for the start of Raja Gopuram construction, click here

Highlights of Maha Raja Gopuram Bhoomi Puja

08:30am - Ganapati Anugya and Sri Ganapati Puja

09:00am - Punyahavachanam

09:30am - VasthuPuja, Vasthu Homam

10:30am - Gaja/Gho Puja, Kalasha procession, Ashtottara Shata(108) Kalashaabhishekam by Devotees

11:20am - Rajagopuram Nirmanya Puja. First brick Offering by Gaja (Elephant)

12:30pm - Maha Harathi

11:30am to 1pm - Photo Opportunity & blessings from the Elephant

-Sumana